Chapter 12


    Chapter 12 Can’t be untouched


    Originally nning to rest, seeing Cyril changed Sylvia’s mind. She headed to the quieter backyard


    gardens instead.


    With everyoneworking inside, the backyard was peaceful and private, just what Sylvia needed.


    She understood the banquet’s real motive despite being held ostensibly in her


    honor


    – an opportunity for her family’s associates to lobby for partnerships and favors.


    1 With no desire to entertain such agendas, the isted backyard suited her perfectly.


    Settling down, familiar hurried footsteps soon approached before Juliet’s voice rang out. Where


    have you been? I searched all over but couldn’t find you. Hiding out here I see. What’s on your


    mind?”


    “Nothing much. Just wanted some quiet time away from the noise. The backyard is nice and


    peaceful for sitting undisturbed. Weren’t you going to rest at home?” Sylvia asked.


    “I did go home to rest but when I couldn’t find you, I came out searching. Oh by the way, I saw Cyril


    taking a call, seemingly speaking with that woman,” Juliet responded, her toneced with disdain.


    Hearing about Cyril’s call, Sylvia knew without doubt it had to be Caroline. Who else could it


    possibly be? 1


    “What’s so great about her?” Julietined bitterly, “Just some two–bit actress. For stardom,


    such entertainment circle people can stoop to anything. Most of those online reports about her are


    likely true.”


    Amused, Sylvia corrected, “Actually quite a few of those exposes were arranged by my brother. And


    they’re all bona fide. So it’s not ‘most likely‘, but absolutely all true. Anything for fame and fortune


    but when duplicity backfires, me is unavoidable.”


    Juliet fell silent, acknowledging the truth of it. Without actual malfeasance, someone like Caroline


    could never have risen so high, especially not with her persona of kindness and diligence she


    unted before Cyril to secure his aid.


    “How do you feel about everything though?” Juliet finally asked gently, “It is quite unfair you had to


    divorce over someone like her. We’re all thrilled you finally came to your senses but still, he was


    your personal choice all those years.”


    Caught off guard by the sudden question, Sylvia took time to analyze her true feelings. Initially,


    Caroline’s intrusiveness left her incredibly furious, often confronting Cyril who remained imcably


    calm and dismissive. Over time and repeated instances, Sylvia realized her protests were futile,


    only causing herself more anguish. Eventually she grew numb until


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    Caroline’s recent return finally snapped thest thread of patience.


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    “Impossible to remain unaffected,” she eventually replied. “I did love him many years so it was


    upsetting to witness his behavior. But I’vee to terms with it for a woman he loves deeply


    enough to act this way, clearly that depth of feeling doesn’t apply to me. So be it. I’ve been slowly


    letting him go.”Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    Instantly setting asideplex emotions was impossible after years together. But she was


    gradually healing and would someday regard Cyril and Caroline with indifference.


    Hearing Sylvia’s earnest words, Juliet sighed deeply. “You’re right, quickly abandoning such feelings


    is difficult. But don’t worry, he doesn’t deserve you anyway. Plenty of better men will treasure you.”


    Sylvia had to stifle her amusement at Juliet’s choice of words and odd phrasing-


    “Oh by the way!” Juliet suddenly eximed, “I overheard your brother mentioning another gift


    package‘ prepared for Cyril despite his distaste at having to keep up appearances. Let’s see what


    he did!” Taking out her phone excitedly, Juliet navigated to several breaking news articles.


    Sylvia leaned over curiously as well. Indeed, Bruce had prepared a massive bombshell for Cyril.


    After desperately covering for Caroline recently despite evidence exposing her behavior, all his


    efforts now seemed utterly futile.


    Reading the news, glee suffused Juliet. Served him right to understand certain people were simply


    untouchable, immune from his


    power.


    The meticulously prepared revtions disseminated rapidly across every major tform. Overnight,


    the exposé ignited into a sizzling trending topic, leaving the public stunned by thiste night twist.


    Oblivious at first during the banquet, Cyril only learned about it when his assistant notified him


    anxiously. The abrupt reversal of tide took himpletely by surprise, the evidence irond.